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BMW 325 Recall 86V138: Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

NHTSA campaign 86V138, reported October 20, 1986, 120,261 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V138BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Problem
THE TWO PARTS OF THE STEERING COLUMN DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT COULD COMPLETELY DISCONNECT IF THE CAR CONTACTS AN OBJECT IN THE ROADWAY OR ELSEWHERE OF SUFFICIENT MASS TO APPLY A SIGNIFICANT FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE STEERING GEARBOX. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST.
Risk
Remedy
BOLT TWO SPECIALLY FORMED PLATES TO THE DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT SO THAT STEERING CAPABILITY WILL BE RETAINED.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

BMW 3181985
BMW 32519851986